Located in Gravesend, St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend currently has around 881 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.7%. african pupils make up about 18.8% , followed by other white at 16%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SY |
| Website: | http://www.stjohnsprimary.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01474534546 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Co Headteacher Caroline Barron Paula Cooneyhan |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142156 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 854 |
| Number of Pupils: | 881 |
| Number of Boys: | 464 |
| Number of Girls: | 417 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 25.70% | 226 |
| African | 18.80% | 166 |
| Other White | 16.00% | 141 |
| Indian | 14.30% | 126 |
| Other Mixed | 12.30% | 108 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 1.70% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 13 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcourt Primary School Dickens Road , DA12 2JY | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Primary School Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Primary School Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 226 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP | - not rated | 775 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 908 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.